A trip to the supermarket is more and more often associated with queues, traffic jams and heavy bags. Getting the most essential groceries at home is a great option for most buyers. That is why an online grocery store can generate a stable income and have excellent development prospects.
It is necessary
- - the Internet;
- - money.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose a capacious and understandable name for your site (domain name). Check if it is busy. You can do this using the official service www.nic.ru if you are going to create an online store on your own.
Step 2
Start building your website. You can use one of the free resources. To do this, type in any search engine the query "Create an online store for free" and follow one of the links provided. Most of these companies offer a similar range of services: several interface templates to choose from, a wide range of content management options, technical support.
Step 3
If you have a larger budget and want to get an individual design, it is advisable to contact a company that creates Internet sites. Experts will help you choose a hosting, register a domain, as well as create an original interface and fulfill all your requirements for the site's functionality. Regardless of the company you choose, you will have to pay a certain monthly amount to maintain your site.
Step 4
Register as an individual entrepreneur or open a legal entity. Obtain permission from the Sanitary and Epidemiological Service to trade in food. Select the form of taxation. Resolve other administrative issues, such as those related to the fire department.
Step 5
Find food suppliers. It is advisable to choose several large wholesalers, thanks to which you will be able to form the most complete assortment.
Step 6
Rent a warehouse. Think over all logistic issues: accounting of goods, delivery, work of forwarders. Solve issues with heating, electricity, warehouse security. Think over how the information about the received orders will be sent to the warehouse. In most cases, the data of the online store can be automatically uploaded to the 1C program.
Step 7
Hire staff. You will need at least two site operators working in shifts, a storekeeper and a shipping team. The number of employees will vary depending on your size and geographic coverage.
